CHINA HITS A MILESTONE: NO NEW LOCAL COVID19 INFECTION
Why in news? As the coronavirus pandemic rampages across the world, the epicentre of the disease – China, has marked a major milestone in curbing the virus in the country. On 17th March 2020, China has recorded zero domestic infections for the first time since the outbreak erupted in late December 2020. As of 19th […]
COVID19: PM CALLS FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING, PEOPLE’S CURFEW, STAY WHERE YOU ARE, MEA TELLS INDIANS ABROAD
Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 19 2020 urged Indians across the country to face the coronavirus pandemic with collective determination and patience, to make sure that “humanity and India prevails” in his address to the nation over television. Urging Indians and residents who are stranded in different cities abroad to find […]
PRIME MINISTER’S CITIZEN ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS FUND (PM CARES FUND)
Why in news? The pandemic of COVID-19 has engulfed the entire world and has posed serious challenges for the health and economic security of millions of people worldwide. PM asked for donation to help the country in this crisis. What is PM CARES? The Fund is a public charitable trust with the Prime Minister as its Chairman. Other Members include Defence […]
INDIA WELL-EQUIPPED, HAS ENOUGH STOCK OF HCQ
Why in news? Were matters to deteriorate, India had enough infrastructure to tide over the crisis said the Health Minister at an online conference. The Union government on 10th April asserted that India had “sufficient buffer” of the much in demand drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). A Well-Equipped India India had multiple strategies in place to contain […]
BHILWARA BREAKS VIRUS TRANSMISSION CHAIN
Why in news? The “ruthless containment” model adopted in Bhilwara, which emerged last month as the worst-affected district in Rajasthan, has succeeded in breaking the chain of novel Coronavirus transmission. Details Since April 3, when an aggressive 11-day-long “all-down curfew” started with even essential services being curtailed, only two new cases have been reported in […]
NO EVIDENCE OF COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION, SCARCITY OF DRUGS, DEVICES IMMINENT
Why in news? The Union Health Ministry on Friday denied evidence of community transmission (CT) of COVID-19 while reporting at least 700 new cases since 9th April 2020. A countrywide shortage of medicines and medical devices is likely in the coming weeks, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has warned the Home Ministry. Denial of Community transmission […]
EPFO SETTLES 1.37 LAKH EPF WITHDRAWAL CLAIMS
Why in news? Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed about 1.37 lakh claims across the country disbursing an amount of Rs. 279.65 crore under a new provision especially formulated by amending the EPF Scheme to help subscribers fight COVID-19. Details The provision for a special withdrawal from the EPF Scheme to fight Covid-19 pandemic […]
ACTION TAKEN BY DAC&FW DURING LOCKDOWN
Why in news? In order to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during the lockdown period, the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures. Measures Taken The Department has circulated the SOP related to crop harvesting & threshing during Kharif 2020 to the States to […]
Steps taken by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, held a video conference to review actions and preparedness for COVID-19 management through Video Conference (VC), with Health Ministers, Chief Secretaries/Health Secretaries of all States and UTs. Suggestions during the Video Conference: There is a need to make dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in each district of the country and […]
WORLD FACES NEW ‘GREAT DEPRESSION’, HALF A BILLION FACE POVERTY
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy, Economic Development, Disaster Management Why in news? The global coronavirus pandemic is causing an economic crisis unlike any in the past century and will require a massive response to ensure recovery, IMF said on 9th April 2020. Around half a billion people could be pushed into poverty as a result of the […]